Regional Sales Coordinator - Tour & Leisure

Company Description

Who We Are:

Join the team at Fairmont Banff Springs. Set in one of Western Canada’s most spectacular alpine destinations, Banff offers a unique community of hospitality enthusiasts, outdoor adventure seekers, artists, entertainers, and families alike. It's the perfect work/life combination.

Job Description

Join a winning team! Fairmont’s Canada Western Mountain Collection (Fairmont Banff Springs, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Fairmont Chateau Whistler and Rimrock Resort Hotel) are seeking a high energy Sales Coordinator who is extremely dedicated to her/his job and is willing to “go the extra mile” and able to “think out of the box.” We are looking for a hospitality career professional, who is interested in beginning a career in Sales and Marketing and has a strong desire to excel, and exceed the expectations of our guests.

Competitive Salary: $54,500-$56,000 gross annually, based on previous experience & education

Job Duties Include:

Reporting to the Director of Tour & Leisure Sales, responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service
• Coordinating and supporting all aspects of sales activities including taking initial inquiries, generating leads, proposals, contracts, blocking space, reporting, etc.
• Process proposals and contracts as required
• Coordinate specific marketing initiatives involving Revenue Streams
• After appropriate training and development, participate in site inspections, familiarization tours, trade shows and functions within the hotel, as required, and in the absence of the Sales Manager
• Be an effective team player within the Sales team of Canada’s Western Mountain Collection and with other team members in Guest Services, Food and Beverage and other key areas within the hotel and the region
• Actively seek opportunities to improve systems and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Your Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum one year experience in hotel environment (ideally in Sales, Reservations or Front Office)
• Excellent communication skills and English; second foreign language a definite asset
• Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows
• Knowledge of Opera Sales & Catering / Opera Sales Force Automation and Property Manager are assets
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent communication and organizational skills
• Graduate of Hospitality Degree / Diploma program a definite asset

Additional Information

Job Perks & Benefits:

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $8/meal)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health, Orthodontics, Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation for full time permanent status employees
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
• Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program – exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler
• Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, Spa and Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Courses

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.